Traffic Design Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-19
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Bolton & Menk, Inc. has an opening in Burnsville, Minnesota, for a Traffic Design Engineer position.
Under general supervision from a Professional Engineer, responsible for engineering design, technical specifications, plan development, CAD production, and construction coordination on MnDOT Design-Build transportation projects.
Responsibilities- Serve as lead designer for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans, traffic signal systems, roadway lighting, ITS infrastructure, signing layouts, and permanent pavement marking.
- Perform detailed traffic engineering computations, CAD layout and modeling using Civil3D and Micro Station. Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Conduct field inspections and provide technical input on ITS deployment during construction.
- Provide oversight and mentorship to internal EIT-level designers.
- Prepare project deliverables including plans, specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and client agencies to deliver constructable, compliant, and timely transportation designs.
- Position requires 25% travel to Design-Build project sites within Minnesota.
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, plus at least 2 years of experience (1) with MnDOT Design-Build transportation projects; (2) leading design efforts for maintenance of traffic, traffic signals, lighting, ITS, signing and pavement markings; (3) Civil3D and Micro Station design software; (4) MnDOT ITS field inspection and design coordination; (5) managing daily workloads of internal design staff or EIT engineers.
- Requires Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification;
MnDOT Signal and Lighting Design certification. - Position also requires 25% travel to Design-Build project sites within Minnesota.
The pay ranges from $107,952/year to $107,952/year.
Benefits- Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
- Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
- ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
- 401(k) Match Program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and Long-term disability
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.
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At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.
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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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EducationBachelor of Science of Civil Engineering (required)
Licenses & CertificationsEngineer In Training (required)
Skills- Microsoft Word (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel (preferred)
- CIVIL3D (preferred)
- Micro Station (preferred)
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